12/31/2015

ENG: Almost time to wish you a very happy new year! As always, the past twelve months seem to have gone by in a blink of an eye. 365 days full of good times, happy moments, overwhelming emotions, sadness, pain, laughter and love deserve to be celebrated one way or another! While I already opened the first bottle of champagne, I should be starting to plan tonight's outfit.. I'm pretty sure, many of you are about to have a crazy exciting NYE and a more or less excessive party night ahead. If you need some last minute style inspiration, I got your back! The collage above consists of basic pieces, most girls have at home: something glittery, a black dress, lace, booties, heels, a clutch and a leather jacket. Depending on how you are going to spend the last night in 2015, you might find these example outfits helpful and raid your closets for some fashionable treasures. In case you fell in love with a product I featured in today's style inspiration post, check out Peek & Cloppenburg for details, prices & shipping.

Have a phenomenal night and a fancy start into 2 0 1 6!! Be merry, festive and spread confetti, wherever you may go.

12/21/2015

I am running late for buying and especially preparing (diy) x-mas pressies almost every year! Especially this time around, it knocked me off my socks that the holidays are approaching ever so quickly and surprisingly. I love making gifts and really enjoy the act of giving a lot, nonetheless, my lousy time management causes that usual extra tad of festive stress. If you are similarly talented in getting your stuff together in time, you might find some of my last minute picks rather helpful. To be honest, I'm really into that gift guide myself, but at least for a letter to Santa, it might be a little too late..

WIN: I am collaborating with Nivea to randomly pick t h r e e winners that will receive the 'Nivea Soft' body care gift set pictured above! Per usual, be a follower of Stereotypically Me and just leave a comment below with your e-mail address so I can contact you in case you've been lucky ;) Winners will be chosen on the 24th of Dec.

12/10/2015

ENG: For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by extraordinary fashion pieces. My grandma has probably had a major impact on my love for all things fancy, so here I am, twenty-three years old, wearing a leopard coat and a beanie with some dramatic fishnet attached. Ha! And let me tell you.. the irritated looks I got when I was out and about in this faux-fur gem have been insane. People stared and I was even offered pot. For free.

However, my most favourite go-to attire will forever be anything black! So, pairing these opulent garments with an all black 'uniform' seemed legit. By the way, the lipstick I'm wearing is the exact shade of the current Guerlain giveaway, running till' Sunday.

12/06/2015

ENG: Ho ho ho! It's St. Nicholas Day and therefore time to be spoiled with some fine treats - at least for those of us, who have been nice throughout the year ;) I've teamed up with Guerlain to provide you with beauty goodies. Here's what you can win today, on this second Sunday in advent: a beautiful lipstick "Rouge á Levres Complet D'Exception" & the eye shadow and blush palette "Palette Ors et Merveilles".

Enter the giveaway by following Stereotypically Me and leaving a comment below, telling me your favourite thing to do in Christmas time! I'll contact the winner on Sunday, when a brand new giveaway will be awaiting you. Good luck.

Another chance to win a great prize is the 'Blogging around the christmas tree' advent calendar, where today, there's also a lovely giveaway on hydrogenperoxid.

12/01/2015

EN: I received my first christmas present early this year! A lovely wrapped surprise box full of beauty goodies landed at my doorstep a few days ago. Every once in a while, the drugstore chain DM is selling exclusive boxes online, always with different themes, such as 'natural cosmetics', 'household helpers' or 'advent bakery' etc. You can currently get your hands on very limited christmas editions throughout this week! The boxes are available online for the price of 7,50€ or 150 beauty points (for members only).

11/29/2015

EN: Happy first of advent, my loves! The most magical time of the year finally is in full swing and besides the kitschy christmassy stuff, what I love most about those few weeks is spending time with people dear to my heart. Especially in wintertime, you can get cozied up inside and host movie nights, advent celebrations or laid-back food feasts. A super yum recipe is veggie 'Pasta Salvia' and shhh.. I'm gonna tell you the secret of preparing it, straight out of the holy kitchens of Vapiano.

There's a teeny tiny giveaway as well, if you scroll to the end of the post.

Here's what you need:

Olive Oil

Garlic

Chili (optional!)Salt and Pepper

Fresh Sage

Dried Tomatoes

Feta Cheese (crumbled)

Parmesan Cheese

Pasta of your choice

1.) Until your pasta is al dente, preheat a pan, put olive oil, garlic and a handful of fresh sage leaves inside. Sage will lose its bitter taste, when you'll let the leaves get a little cross inside the oil.

For a chance to win two shopping bags, the Vienna cup, a pizza cutter and premium olive oil, simply leave a comment below, telling me your favourite Vapiano meal. Followers of Stereotypically Me can join the giveaway until next Sunday, the 6th of December, when the next prizes will be waiting for you. Good luck!

11/24/2015

While macarons, baguette and champagne are a pretty big deal in Paris, the French capital has a lot more to offer than luxurious brands and sophistication. Besides Luis Vuitton & Ladurée, there's a whole different side to the cliché parts of the city - a vibrant, urban lifestyle full of glorious hidden places, fun people and even things to discover for free. In today's travel post, I wanna take you on a journey to Paris, which is not only the 'city of love', but also of art, freedom and a hunger for life. A city full of spirit, that no terrorist attack will ever manage to break, no matter how inhumane and fatal.

When I first visited Paris a couple of years ago, of course, all the touristy sightseeing spots were on my list. I also had the pleasure of being invited to the French Open by Lacoste and spent a high class weekend in the city. Needless to say, that I got quite engaged in all the indulgence back then. This time around, though, Paris felt so much more appealing to me - so real - and offered a completely new insight in a multicultural, modern yet historical, exciting place to explore, dream and live. I am no expert at all, hence I'm gonna list you my favourite spots below, since my good friend E. has been living in Paris for some years now and there's truly no better way of finding out about insider tipps than following a local's footsteps.

Tipp: L'as Du Fallafel, Musée Carnavalet & Free'P'Star are in walking distance (about 10-15 mins) and centered in one very lovely neighborhood! There's loads of other (vintage) stores in that area as well (hello embroidered silk jacket!) and a very charming, calm hidden park, where you can enjoy your sandwich outdoors!